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Two great players came together to create the Dame 7 shoe for Adidas. Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard collaborated with Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal to devise this latest piece of NBA footwear. Damian Lillard debuted the shoes last night in a win against the Los Angeles Lakers. Dame debuted the Adidas Dame 7 […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant built one of the most decorated careers in NBA history, and he did it all with signature sneakers on his feet. Given the most recent news of the icon’s estate and Nike cutting ties, though, this specific post is about Kobe Bryant signature sneakers. Bryant entered the NBA in […]

Trevor Lawrence has yet to play a single minute in the NFL but already, he’s become a sought-after name for endorsement deals. According to reports, sporting goods giant Adidas appears to have snagged the consensus first overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft with Lawrence expected to sign a big-money deal with the renowned German […]

Now 34 games into his Brooklyn Nets career, James Harden has acclimated himself nicely in his new home: averaging 25.4 points, 11.0 assists, and a career-high 8.7 rebounds per game. So it shouldn’t be too much of a surprise, then, to see a mural of Harden going up right across from the Barclays Center, that […]

Adidas made a huge splash on social media after they released a new Superstar collaboration with rapper Tommy Cash. The sneakers will reportedly be sold in black and white pairs and are unnecessarily long, thus earning the nickname ‘clown shoes’, via Hypebeast. #adidas has revealed a new Superstar collaboration alongside #TommyCash. Serving as its longest […]

James Harden isn’t exactly the most loved name out there at this very moment. He’s been trying to force his way out of the Houston Rockets, and is currently on the brink of changing the landscape of the NBA as we know it. The folks over at Adidas thought it would be a great idea […]

It’s not everyday that a 22-year-old gets his own signature shoe, so it’s no surprise that Trae Young was overwhelmed with excitement after it has been revealed the Atlanta Hawks superstar will be launching his first-ever signature shoe. The kicks are called the “Trae Young 1,” made in collaboration with Adidas (per footwearnews.com). The news […]

Adidas found a way to properly honor Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard and his show-stopping 61 points against the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday, lowering the price of his Dame 6 signature shoes to $61 for a limited time. The shoe, which retails for $110.00 for most models, saw every iteration and colorway reduced in […]

One of the hidden gems in “The Last Dance” was some of the tribulations Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan had to go through before signing with a sneaker brand. Episode 5 of the series saw Converse and Adidas fumbling the bag with Jordan while an eager Nike was willing to offer a mega-contract for his […]

Episodes 5 and 6 of “The Last Dance” delved into plenty of subjects, exploring a wide gamut of Michael Jordan antics, his relationships with fellow players, and his ultimate desire to become the best player alive. Here are six of the best things that took place in these episodes of “The Last Dance.” Kobe on […]

Nike is the biggest athletics brand right now on the global market, and there is no denying that it is thanks in large part to the great Michael Jordan. Nike was just an up-and-coming brand when they signed Jordan in the 1980s, and he almost single-handedly carried the brand to the top of the sneaker […]

John Wall might be entering the sneaker free-agency pool much sooner than expected. A report from ESPN’s Nick DePaula revealed that Adidas is looking to end its supposed five-year endorsement deal with the Washington Wizards star point guard. The footwear and apparel titan reportedly have issues with Wall’s inability to stay healthy in the past […]

Houston Rockets All-Star James Harden has established himself as one of the greatest scorers in history. His crossover dribbles and step-back jumpers often leave defenders scratching their heads, but is he the best to ever do it? Is The Beard the greatest scorer of all time? Rockets general manager Daryl Morey has infamously made this […]

Chicago Bulls rookie Coby White has signed a multi-year shoe deal with Adidas, according to a report that was issued by ESPN’s Nick DePaula on Tuesday afternoon. OFFICIAL: Chicago Bulls’ #7 overall pick @CobyWhite has signed a multi-year shoe deal with @AdidasHoops. pic.twitter.com/HsR7h6LUQo — Nick DePaula (@NickDePaula) August 13, 2019 The Bulls selected White with […]

You might not know it from watching Boston Celtics rookie Carsen Edwards’ performance this offseason, but the point guard was not even on some draft boards before a stellar performance in March Madness for Purdue. Edwards has since signed a four-year deal with the Celtics and a multi-year deal with fashion giant Adidas. Edwards explained […]

Projected lottery pick Jarrett Culver has reportedly signed an endorsement deal with Adidas, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Watch Stadium. James Harden, Damian Lillard and Derrick Rose all have signature shoes with Adidas. If Culver can turn into a star player, he could join the three All-Stars in that department. Texas Tech’s […]

The fine designers at adidas have set an unveiling date for Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell’s first signature shoe: the D.O.N. Issue 1. Via weartesters.com: Titled to embody Mitchell’s Determination Over Negativity and his nickname “Spida”, the shoe draws inspiration from a classic comic book character and single issue numbers. Initial reports seem to indicate […]

The Portland Trail Blazers superstar guard Damian Lillard is having himself a moment. The 28-year-old recently produced one of the most stunning buzzer-beaters in NBA history. With seconds remaining, Lillard hoisted up a 37-foot bomb with brilliant defender Paul George of the Oklahoma City Thunder in front of him. Boom. In it went. The Portland […]

The sneaker bidding war for Duke freshman and soon-to-be top-pick rookie Zion Williamson has reportedly been narrowed down to a three-horse race. A recent report by Jess Golden of CNBC has Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank giving Williamson his due props, but saying his company will have to be thoughtful in what they can offer, likely […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is in the midst of a historic season. Antetokounmpo is averaging 27.4 points, 12.6 rebounds and 6.0 assists — no player in history has averaged at least 27 points, 12 boards and 6.0 assists since Oscar Robertson in the 1961-62 season — while leading the Bucks to the best record […]

Damian Lillard is known for his humility. The Portland Trail Blazers guard certainly doesn’t lack for confidence on the court, but has nevertheless crafted a persona that positions him as one of the most down-to-earth superstars in the NBA. Lillard walks the walk, too, frequently engaging the basketball community at large on the ground, in […]

Houston Rockets All-Star and reigning MVP of the NBA James Harden is getting a new signature shoe from Adidas, according to a report from The Houston Chronicle. Harden worked for quite a while with the designers at Adidas in designing the Harden Vol. 3. The popular sports apparel company wanted to make sure the new […]

Donovan Mitchell is one of the NBA’s rising stars and also one of Adidas’ most influential young athletes. Mitchell, 21, tweeted out a cryptic message at Adidas Hoops with a smirking emoji. It’s unclear what this mysterious tweet means, but it has fans buzzing nonetheless. 😏 @adidasHoops — Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) August 28, 2018 Perhaps […]

Utah Jazz phenom Donovan Mitchell is everywhere these days, it’s probably easier to say where he’s not at. And while his spectacular rookie campaign did not lead to a Rookie of the Year plum (or even the rare co-rookie honor), things are looking up for the 21-year-old. In fact, he may be the recipient of […]

Shortly following the start of the NBA free agency period, the Minnesota Timberwolves moved fast to agree to terms on a one-year deal to bring back former All-Star point guard Derrick Rose. According to Nick DePaula of ESPN, this has helped Rose trigger his endorsement contract with Adidas as the company will pay him more […]

Earning a deal with any major shoe company is a huge accomplishment for basketball players. In some way, it validates all of the hard work and dedication they’ve put in over the years. And in fact, most hoopers grow up wishing they’ll be good enough to be offered such a contract. On Tuesday morning, ESPN’s […]

With the NBA playoffs in full swing, discussions about this year’s regular season awards have started to ramp up. Among the most highly-debated topics is that of which player should take home Rookie of the Year between Utah Jazz shooting guard Donovan Mitchell and Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons. It goes without saying that […]

John Wall is on a big-time comeback, not in basketball, but in the shoe industry. The four-time NBA All-Star returns to Adidas for a five-year sneaker deal. Wall left the apparel company last September 2015.  The Wizards guard says that his decision to leave Adidas wasn’t easy as it was an eight-year deal that’s worth […]

Now that 2017 is over, we can look back on the incredible sneakers of this season worn by the NBA’s most prominent players. Whether Jordan, Nike, or Adidas, these sneakers have captured the imaginations of NBA fans. These shoes are both stylish and bold, embodying the spirit of the players that comfortably wear them. All […]

According to Shams Charania from YahooSports, point guard John Wall has a new shoe deal: “Sources: Washington Wizards All-Star John Wall has agreed to a five-year endorsement deal with Adidas. Wall returns to the brand after testing shoe free agency over the past couple years.” Wall had been a shoe free agent for at least […]

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall is about to end his free agent status in the shoe endorsement market. According to Neil Dalal of Hoop District DC, Wall is on the verge of inking a new deal with Adidas. The length and the amount of Wall’s looming contract with Adidas have not been revealed, but […]

With all the anticipation of the NBA’s bevy of notable Christmas Day games, ’tis the season for its best commercials as well. All the big-whig sports apparel companies are known for pulling out the big guns this time of year in an effort to boost product promotions for the holidays. However, Adidas took it a step further […]

Although he was only able to play in the team’s first game of the season against the Indiana Pacers, point guard Jeremy Lin of the Brooklyn Nets has kept himself busy during his recovery from a ruptured patellar tendon in his right knee. Lin appeared in an ad campaign by Adidas called “Calling All Creators,” which was officially […]

Two-time Slam Dunk champion Zach LaVine has appeal, there is no question about it. In fact, LaVine has been receiving interest from several shoe and apparel companies about representing their brand just as many other athletes before him. It was only a matter of time after the high-flying guard soared and electrified the crowd during […]

As the start of the regular season nears, sneaker brands are making their final push to impress Giannis Antetokounmpo, the most-coveted sneaker free agent of the season. Antetokounmpo’s deal with Nike is set to expire on Sept. 30, with the Oregon-based company reserving the right to match any incoming offers for his services. The 22-year-old […]

The sneaker wars are getting only that much more fierce with the start of the regular season nearing and no free agent is more attractive at this time than Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo. Having worn Nike for his entire stint in the NBA, dating back to his international career in Spain, the Greek Freak […]

Adidas has finally jumped over the Jumpman as the second-most popular sneaker in the United States, according to the announcement by market tracking company NPD Group as reported by ESPN’s Darren Rovell. Nike remained as the brand leader in the industry, but Adidas is slowly getting back in the game, with the surpassing of the […]

While many stars are in line for getting their own signature kicks to debut in the league over the next few years, Adidas has had its reservations about giving up-and-coming dynamo Andrew Wiggins his own signature line. Just like Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks, the 22-year-old shooting guard plays for a small market team, […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo could be in the running to cash in big in his next sneaker endorsement deal. The lanky Milwaukee Bucks forward is making a mere $25,000 a year under Nike to wear his branded sneakers, but they’re a result of a four-year deal he signed with the shoe and apparel brand with the intentions […]